Gary Neville on why Ravel Morrison didn’t make it at Man United | The Football Show

[@mann953]

This has been the greatest clip ever between Carra and Gary. It shows the big problem of perception. Carra doesn't know Ravel and his opinion is solely based on assumptions. Gary actually knows Ravel and is still in contact with him and he paints a totally different picture of Ravel. This happens so much in football where pundits have so much assumptions about a player without knowing the truth.

[@howden10]

Harsh accusing Jamie of making assumptions. He was going off what Wayne Rooney had written in an article who was an ex-teammate of Ravel's. That's all he had to go off until Gary said about the complexities surrounding Ravel's personal life.

[@mann953]

@@howden10 You should watch the video again without your Liverpool-glasses. FYI i dont any affiliation to any PL team; im Dutch. If i had any preference it would be Liverpool because of Gini and Virgil. But Carra is clearly making assumptions about Ravel without knowing him. He literally said: "that is something that he (Ravel) lacks". @1:54. After that he does the righ thing by saying that Gary would know better about the Ravel situation because he knows him. Carra should have deferred immediatley and let Gary answer the question. I'll give you an example that you will understand. When Virgil played at FC Groningen in Holland i wanted him to come to Ajax so bad but the big teams in Holland where under the assumption that Virgil was to nonchalant and didn't have the fire on the pitch to be a top player. All because Virgil was very cool and calm and didn't yell at his teammates. But these assumptions were not correct. We all know now that Virgil is a man among boys and that it looks that he is nonchalant and plays in slowmotion because he is so much better than the rest. They just didn't know him.

[@blacklightning7570]

I could say the same about my fellow Manchester United fans and their stupid assumptions of martial and pogba.

[@rockmountbmxer]

I did think they went to the wrong guy first to comment as Gary’s story unfolded. Badly produced click really. Only needed one comment in the end.

[@chemicalman7312]

Tom Howden you say it’s harsh to say he made an assumption. Then went on to describe what he based his assumption on. Come on man your better than that

[@producedbyfieri]

very sensible from gary. its never as simple as "his head wasnt screwed on straight". always more to the story

[@fka_the_body1542]

You are very smart it’s not just in football it’s in life we all no someone we think wow they could of done more with their life

[@clivec10]

Let’s respect that Ravel still made it as a professional footballer despite his complex challenges . Well addressed Gary

[@ollyhughes1]

Clive Cook what challenges did he have?

[@edwardjones2202]

What challenges? Being a knob?

[@jamessetters8226]

Kuggie Bear do you know him?

[@adriansak7678]

@@ollyhughes1 road man life

[@dairebeare7839]

@Leebo 1 he had adhd and wasn’t diagnosed, with a bit of support to manage that he might have achieved his potential

[@jackporter2251]

Big props to Gary. He defuses the insuations that Ravel's lack of growth was down to poor attitude, recognising Ravel had "significant complexeties and challenges in his life" which otherwise would have gone under the radar.

[@_Tricky_]

Jack Porter under the radar? He was in the papers all the time for getting into bother with his gangster pals from Manchester.

[@willardmatsaudza3101]

@@_Tricky_ it’s easy to fall into the wrong crowd when you have no guidance in life

[@grantmcphee5149]

@@willardmatsaudza3101 When you have talent, you have the opportunity to be mentored all around you. He made bad choices because most likely, he's not a good person.

[@x9nightshade72]

@@grantmcphee5149 Ridiculous comment. Talent might equate to opportunity, but it doesn't equate to a formula for outcome. Especially when you just want to brand the circumstances as black and white, which life is not so clear cut. Not making the most of his talent doesn't mean he's a bad person, that comment makes you sound absolutely irrational. That's like saying everyone who didn't find success is a bad person - how stupid does that sound?

[@grantmcphee5149]

@@x9nightshade72 I said 'most likely'. Yes, it's possible he's just the unluckiest person who ever lived... but not LIKELY.

[@usxnews1834]

Thought that was a good answer from Gary, not the usual moralising about 'hard work' and 'discipline' (which I get is important as a player/person). As someone who knows the lad he understands the complex and awful circumstances of Ravel's background, something we don't take into account often enough before deciding players we've never met are 'mentally weak' or 'lazy' or 'bottle jobs'. Class from Gary.

[@akhis5459]

UBX surprising from this “hard work “ merchant

[@oliverread1060]

Yeah I thought it was a good insight too. It goes to show how a damaging childhood or unstable circumstances surrounding someone’s life can really hinder their focus. Happens to many young people with potential sadly

[@kotarokuribayashi6907]

and the fact that he's playing for Middlesbrough shows his work ethic is way above an average person. He shouldn't be labelled as lazy

[@grantburrell]

Kotaro Kuribayashi he’s 27 and on loan. Someone with his ability should be first team at a top club. He threw it all away, he obviously has an attitude problem because no one ever keeps him. Balotelli but worse.

[@mandumeyandemufayo1960]

Others have come from a tough background like Sterling and made it. South American players and African players too..

[@robbiepeterh]

It sounds like the guy’s been through some tough times. He is still a professional footballer, a great job which pays well, he’s really young and has the rest of his life to be successful in another field and find happiness. Most people would say he’s in a pretty good position.

[@StreetSoccerInt]

Very nicely put by Gary, who knows him on a different level to others.

[@follyfour506]

Some of the younger lads where I work grew up with him and they say what a waste but like Gary Neville said he had other problems .

[@StreetSoccerInt]

@@follyfour506 it will always be seen as a waste but we don't fully know how each individual reacts to a given situation

[@imamoronand9199]

very vaguely put, you mean

[@dcfc2379]

@Alpha Dog stfu bitch you won't do sheet

[@sav9962]

@Alpha Dog yh your a 12 year old

[@sheffsteel7]

Chris Wilder has consistently said Ravel has kept his head down and shown a good work rate and attitude this season. I’ve watched all his performances at Sheff Utd and he plays like a super talented Brazillian import. He has soft feet so his 1st touch is still fantastic, still has close control and capable of the odd trick and is unpredictable but he plays more like a 5 a side player trying to play the 11 a game. He looks like he still has ability but is decision making was poor and he was consistently ineffective. Another point was out of possession Ravel looked poor...didn’t seem to know which players to cover and couldn’t tackle. Talent only takes you so far...he played too much like an individual and couldn’t become an effective part of a team. To be honest there’s loads of stories of super talented young players who for whatever reason struggled to break into pro level football.

[@jamesjarrett52]

@KEYBOARD COMMANDO Official yes, noone can afford to play with 10 in the modern game because he's running around like a wind up toy.

[@KJ_2020]

Next up: Graeme gives his reaction to Gary and Jamie's reaction to Ravel's reaction about Rooney's comments.

[@IslamicTalksPodcast]

Kj o neill with Keano reacting to that video afterwards.

[@ChuckieMcHaggis]

I was going to say "That's lockdown sport for you", but we all know that that conversation would've happened anyway.

[@nsd781]

"Why didn't Pogba try to be better back then ?"

[@MrSmit1606]

He'll play for salford city in his career, can see it

[@jtaylor9562]

He should go there now actually. Will get regular gametime, build confidence and may have an Indian summer. Just look at Adel Taarabt at Benfica, now. Similar kind of players.

[@stretfordender11]

Guaranteed. Maybe he should go though to actually play game after game.

[@mazzinas5610]

"Should go there now" hahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaahha from championship to league 2 hahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahaahahahahahahaaha

[@stretfordender11]

@@mazzinas5610 He won't make it in the championship. If he does, he will be sat on the bench constantly.

[@1988dlm]

@@jtaylor9562 Did you really just compare a League 2 side with one of the great European clubs?

[@dannywelbeck8800]

Ravel Morrison on why Gary Neville didn’t make it at Valencia

[@dendenn7383]

Why would anyone ask Ravel that lol

[@soflynn22]

Slow news week 😂

[@dastidmorina3844]

Lmao

[@Isleofskye]

He is being ironical :)

[@xGibbo1]

People need to not be so harsh on players, it’s not all down to work ethic and attitude. Like me I had a difficult upbringing, my best mate passed away, battled with depression and anxiety the whole time I played- when you’re that young you don’t even understand these feelings you have. I was the best player at the academy I played for by a country mile but my mind wouldn’t allow me to believe it, I would skip training and games because of the anxiety leading up to it. I would be forced to play whilst injured because I was ‘the best player’ leading to a lot of serious injuries. the lack of support and understanding of mental health issues in football is still very common. I’m sure it plagues ravel everyday knowing he didn’t reach his potential. Be kind people

[@samuraisoul1043]

That “ man up” saying is so detrimental. Men suffering with depression find it very hard to speak up or to someone and anxiety is paralyzing . You don’t know how bad it is until you have it. Hope your happier now that is what is important . It builds up and implodes on some and it’s awful .

[@xGibbo1]

Stephen Cooper couldn’t agree more! I remember a job I was working in a couple years back and I literally broke down saying how much I was struggling to a couple senior managers and I requested time off, using my own holidays not sick leave and they laughed and said ‘seriously just man up will you’ glad to say I walked out of there and never went back! I’m doing better currently, I’ve been off medication for the first time in 5 years over the last couple months so it’s tricky readjusting especially with being locked indoors at the minute! Hope you’re doing well yourself!

[@samuraisoul1043]

xGibbo1 thanks brother I’m good. Realized your health is better than job or prestige of a position quite late. Seen a place seriously go downhill pleaded with them to improve was labeled as soft and caring to much and I worked in the health services . I walked to. 👍Glad you’re off the meds man and it’s awful how people judge you when you are on them . One thing is true tho from you’re experience and it’s a positive you will know who is a friend or a worthwhile person to spend time around . You take care pal👍

[@xGibbo1]

Glad to hear man! Negative people/environments are the worse thing to be around so glad you found the courage to walk too!

[@xGibbo1]

fatnixie347 very mature

[@AdamNicholsMusic]

I'm a West Ham fan, he was pure class at us for a while. Shame he didn't have the mind set to keep going.

[@WillCowlin]

What happened? He seemed to be in incredible form for West ham and England u21s and then just disappeared.

[@username22571]

@@WillCowlin due to his superstar attitude which caused his downfall

[@CaptDeadpool32]

That goal against Tottenham 😱

[@zavieangithiomi1227]

His goal against Tottenham.. special

[@dainsismey4900]

They turned their back on him because he wouldn’t sign with an agent the club have a good relationship with, nothing to do with his attitude that time

[@JamesFoxx]

I guess Ravel’s name keeps coming up even in 2020 because he was regarded inside the walls of Old Trafford as a once in a generation talent and was regarded as someone whom if his talent was realised he would be a £100m + player now on £300k a week... but sadly, becoming ‘elite’ in any sport or indeed any industry is not just about talent... in fact, talent probably makes up about 30% of an elite person... work ethic, sheer determination to be the best every minute of every day and single mindedness to that goal make up probably another 60% and in the case of sport, another 10% in luck regarding staying free of serious injuries... I guess Cristiano Ronaldo is the prototype for this! Someone who had raw talent to be a great player but who has now put himself in the top 5 of all time with an unbelievable mental state, dedication and drive...

[@sweetgeorgieboy4342]

Maybe Utd should've shipped him away from off-field distractions (after all Ronaldo was 17 too and landed from Portugal/CV)

[@JamesFoxx]

Sweet GeorgieBoy I think the lad had an extremely troubled background, always knocking about with the wrong crowd... skipping training sessions etc... I guess with hindsight, the club might have taken further steps to control his life outside of the training ground and wrap him in cotton wool, but ultimately there has to be that inner something from the individual to want to grab it with both hands... I get the feeling Ronaldo was always going to the top whichever path he took from Portugal at 18, just from the stories you hear of his single mindedness to be the best... I think most people who have played with him all say he’s the most dedicated player they ever saw... People think it’s easy to make it to the top, but it’s not... and really, only a very small percentage of boys even make it to the pro game to begin with, let alone then having the drive to be elite...

[@Tom-qb1rj]

James Fox talking as if you are a pro who understands it. The guy just had some life problems that held him back. Feel pretty he couldn’t fill his potential but a footballers wage is good nonetheless

[@JamesFoxx]

Tom 4444 did you not read what I said? I said he had issues in the background regarding his private life... 😐🙄 I also said the club might have done something more to take control of his affairs to guide him through, but ultimately that has to come from the player himself as he gets older... and he himself admitted he wasn’t committed... so no, I’m not a pro, but yes... I understand it...

[@Flipmode1900]

Guess

[@paulthornton918]

very kind & encouraging words from Gary Neville, i am no man utd fan but Neville is the stand out football commentator at the moment, much more than a pundit.

[@oldtrafford-u6o]

What an amazing reply from Gary Neville .. Respect !🙏

[@mandelagbo8643]

Gary Neville! What a gentleman. He understands the struggle young boys from tough backgrounds have to go through, when he could've easily said the cliche.

[@harveysmith100]

He played in the Premiership, that is a massive achievement for any player. Could he have done more. Yes but so could thousands of other players. He is a success

[@s.a.6377]

He should be where Neymar is right now, not Stuart Downing lmao

[@harveysmith100]

@@s.a.6377 Your right but you don't know the demons within he carries

[@s.a.6377]

@@harveysmith100 That's fine I'm just saying you can't call him a success when he should be world class right now. Biggest waste of talent of this century sadly.

[@bensudell5548]

Shakib ahmed dont disrespect downing like that

[@Tom-qb1rj]

Harvey Smith success relative to most players. Not necessarily successful comparing him to the potential he had at 18

[@thebizness5596]

It's a sad story and as he's grown up and matured he has realised what a career he could of had but unfortunately he has had home issues from a very young age which affected his football in the long run.

[@rigsby1454]

Good words from neville. Things can be a lotmore complicated than anyone knows

[@MattJDiver]

Nev has stayed in touch because he wants him at Salford.

[@andyhughes8433]

Basically Gary’s saying he hopes Ravel lives to see 30.

[@Ninja-gt3zi]

Ravel is already 27 Wtf

[@mcbc4]

i was thinking, wow he's ONLY 27. Been hearing his name for years and years it seems!

[@Ninja-gt3zi]

mcbc4 yeah but every time i hear it i thought he was 21 22

[@mrm5183]

Lingard being that age is more of a shock. He is still getting top Premier League wages on the back of his potential as an 18yr old

[@andrewmoss6449]

Yeah, he’s another example of one of those players who's gone from young to old in no time, but is still perceived as young because of what he did in his youth career.

[@Ninja-gt3zi]

Andrew Moss Thats the best way to put it

[@leeBoy1867]

Met Ravel whilst doing my post round in Moss Side. Lovely guy

[@1brogadd510]

Ravel if your watching and seeing this comment, just keep grinding and never stop working for what you want things will fall into place soon... you just need 1 big chance again and I’m sure it will work out for you... you have at least 1-5 years to do this🙏🏾

[@marssb6056]

Pure class from Gary! Spot on👏🏾

[@peterdowney1492]

Good from both. Very humane from Gary Neville, seeing him as not just a footballer. Excellent stuff chaps.

[@enradso1]

Ravel needs to write an autobiography to clear this all up and share his story. Good luck to him

[@rocco777777]

Really? Why? Do you want to publish a book about the most difficult, damaging things that ever happened in your life?

[@bielsaball8443]

It will be in crayon 🖍

[@ralph9182]

I hope he doesn't feel he has to justify his life to anybody.

[@raerae5595]

Well said Gary. Much more added respect for that comment and also that he still keeps contact with the lad. Class act. He didn't just hope for his career stability, he hopes for his life stability first👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@brianswarbrigg1384]

Sick of all this talk of his promise , it’s such a common story , talent is only one key component to make a top top pro , sorry lads

[@mikehoang]

Ravel used to come and eat at the place where I used to work for over 10 years and he was always polite and well mannered. He had a few mates with him all the time but I think the media make him and his mates worst than they are.

[@LiamR90]

Maybe he didn't achieve what they all hoped but he still achieved more than most and especially achieved more than anybody could have imagined with his upbringing. He should be proud.

[@UnreliableUsername]

Why all this sudden Ravel Morrison talk, this kind of thing happens to alot of players

[@sonicanimalcrazy007]

Not all players were the best prospect they had ever seen, according the best manager of all time. It's relevant content.

[@karlredhead9814]

I think it's more because of the players he was better than talent wise

[@ifadhlan7883]

Because there is currently no football action going on. Nothing interesting to talk about

[@Blade-kk6ih]

Because Rooney was asked a series of questions and Ravel came up in one of the answers....so Ravel responded....thought they covered this 10 seconds into the video

[@Money4NothingUK]

Michael Johnson at man city

[@ayubmatadar1136]

When I used to watch him play for United I used to say wow he is Good But unfortunately he had a one or problems off the field and that didn’t help. I wish him best in Life.

[@michaelpemberton592]

Nice comments from Gary Neville, I was very disappointed when he left West Ham and would still have him back now. If he were to knuckle down and work under the discipline and guidance of David Moyes, Kevin Nolan, Stuart Pearce etc. I think he's still got a huge amount to offer.

[@AshH988]

I’m happy Gary touched on his upbringing and some of the stuff that kids been through because he gets bashed way too much for not having the attitude etc.

[@SpotlessLeopard]

I know Reds who've been watching United since the early sixties, and a few said Morrison is the best youth team player they've ever seen. It's a shame, but good luck to the lad. At 27, there's a few years yet to make his mark.

[@dannyboywhaa3146]

It’s never too late... keep your head down Ravel and keep working hard! The talent is all there - maybe it just takes you a bit longer to get there but you can still get there!

[@ImWalnuts]

West ham fan here - he scored an amazing goal for us against spurs. Will never forget it and he should be proud of that.

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

Tony Book started a successful pro carreer when he was 31 years old he went on to captain Man City.

[@dappa2012]

Gary Neville gets it! He's had some interactions and experiences in life that has grown his wisdom outside of the football bubble.

[@geckopubg]

He should be talked about with all young players, show them what happens when you take things for granted

[@ggmusuhg]

He’s played for West Ham & Lazio along with many other sides... and Jamie is talking about why ppl didn’t didn’t quite make it. He made it alright, he’s just not a superstar like he possibly could of been. Two different things

[@mrmalio]

exactly

[@ryanphipps5698]

I saw him play only a handful of games for Cardiff and whenever he was on the ball, he put myself and everyone else on the edge of their seat

[@sbmedia2423]

I grew up with ravel and no matter what it is I wish him all the best in the future

[@ayodejitokunbo-salami2625]

"There's a difference between a great talent and a great player" Solid👍

[@paulthornton918]

Really good words again from Gary Neville who knew him, and a very kind summary.

[@harleythesalami6956]

Loved Ravel at West Ham, do think Allardyce and Nolan then should have wrapped their arm round him a bit more.

[@socialmedia1107]

Helder Costa is the most talented player to play at wolves in my lifetime imo, ahead of Jota and Neves. It wasn't his work rate it was that he was a bit timid on the pitch wanting to be part of the team whereas if he had a selfish streak he'd be better than Mahrez rather than on Leeds bench.

[@Insertnamehere287]

Social Media Mourinho and Neves have surely eclipsed him

[@socialmedia1107]

@@Insertnamehere287 Different skills I suppose. Neves and Moutinho are intellegent players, but in terms of talent I should have probably said technical as costas controlling of the ball and dribbling is unique. Costa could probably kick as accurately as them but would not know how to use his talent like them.

[@davidkiobola1595]

Y'all need to leave this kid alone, how do you think he feels when he hears all this

[@jakehyams8659]

He's probably chasing sticks in the garden he's that batty

[@cedricotresor1118]

Let it go. The kid is nearly 30 now. Great as a youngster but bang average career. Life!

[@neemnoa303]

Says everything about the guy's talent that even a decade and a very mediocre career later we're still talking about him. I saw him play a few times as a United supporter when he was coming through. Even as a teenager playing with men he made it all look so easy. Pass and control, shrugging off defenders, dribbling past players, it was all a walk in the park for him. A bit sad he never made it but there's more to life than football. I just hope he finds happiness in whatever pursuit he continues with.

[@KyleSLFC]

He’s still got ten years the best he can do is get a good team i.e Middlesborough and have a brilliant last ten years and get them back into the Premier League

[@SonnyK248]

Unfortunately when you're that good that young it can have a massive impact on your work rate moving forward. Morrison must have been like Messi at youth level! I bet no one could touch him every week whether he trained or not. He was just too good too young and never took the game seriously enough because of it. He probably took on too many bad habits at youth level and was never able to shake them.

[@afh_13]

Gary Neville watched him come through and literally says it's nothing to do with effort and attitude.

[@Tridentus]

He was as good as Messi, but probably even more of a natural (at 16), cos the most natural thing in Messi's game was his dribbling and flair, but developed other technical weapons in his early 20s. Ravel at youth level already had the full range of weapons in terms of flicks, technique, arrogant finishing, arrogant first touch, etc.

[@KhvichaKvaradona]

Daniel L. Messi doesn't have flair, he has pure dribbling. He's the most technical player ever

[@SuperALBSURE]

says a lot about Gary that he still checks for him. I like that. Nice guy.

[@deepzepp4176]

I don’t agree with Neville on much, but he’s right on this one. Talent only gets you so far but so does hard work. I played with/against players who have “made it”, and obviously with players who haven’t. I can honestly say that some of the players who did become professionals, were nowhere near as good or worked as hard, as some of the players that didn’t make it. The scouting system is incredibly clicky, and frankly corrupt.

[@pauloccs2546]

Revel was the one that got away. Special talent but complex challenges affected his career .

[@rockmountbmxer]

You can never imagine what some kids go through unless you have experienced this yourself or have been involved through school, social work etc. Live the dream fella.

[@sauss4472]

Well put by Gary much respect 🙏🏻

[@michaelgmooremusic]

Gary Neville is such a nice person. Is evidently clear.

[@PermanentMerka]

second most talented Ive seen in Utd youth ranks but I saw nothing from him that Greenwood doesn't do better. people don't realise how good that lad is. Even now.

[@sunnymccoy9327]

I realise how good Green is

[@FlynnFraser]

Lol

[@yasb1997]

Gary talking about Ravel really comes from a sincere place. You can see he is absolutely gutted that the lad didn’t go on to become a world class player- and he knows things about what Ravel went through that all of us don’t.

[@MartinParnham]

I'm a West Ham fan and was watching a video the other day where James Collins, former West Ham centre half was asked who the best player was who he'd seen at the club. Collins reckoned Ravel Morrison was ridiculous in training, the best he'd ever seen. Apparently, he'd beat you twice, leave you on your arse and then just laugh at you. Reckoned he was frightening and he tried to kick him but nobody could get near him. His goal for us against Spurs is still one of my favourite ever West Ham goals. Shame it didn't work out for him with us, and sound like for England too,

[@mrm5183]

He still is miles ahead of Lingard 😂

[@BodyInFlight1983]

“The next 30, 40 years he’s going to live.” Well don’t worry about any pension plans then Ravel...

[@joekavanagh7171]

Such a sad story. I remember watching a League Cup game on Sky where Sir Alex was playing a lot of the reserves. Morrison was brilliant that night, totally outshining Pogba. I'm sure that latent talent is still there, and his career could still be a success, if he could just get the right kind of psychological help.

[@MonstaTrapz]

A good mate of mine played in the premier league after serving his apprenticeship at Crewe and he said there were much better players than him there but they didn't have the drive or work ethic to make it. My mate was very good aswell he could do unlimited kick ups with a squash ball barefooted at 9-10 years old

[@Simdamin87]

Snaggle Tooth who

[@m.a4664]

Don’t know why everyone’s talking about the lad now for some reason just let him be.

[@Kai99342]

The craziest thing is that we actually managed to see him play at a professional level and he was really good and people want to talk about players like James Garner or the other youth players that were loaned out being the next big thing. Impossible, the next big thing should be playing at the big stages right now

[@ianbrougham7607]

Absolute class and well articulated from Gary Neville

[@donaldmackillop6736]

Gary Neville is a good man, much, much more to him than a footballer and pundit. Her cares deeply about people, especially the less fortunate...he's a man you don't meet everyday as the old saying goes.

[@ryder1757]

I remember he was playing in Italy in 2013 and was doing really well and they spoke highly of him but I didn't know his back story then. He was a CAM, wish him all the best going forward

[@slumdog4720]

Id have him back at utd!! Put him around the squad and then give him some game time and see what happens.

[@historyrockstv3509]

Slumdog I’ve thought the same for ages

[@piratenLjos]

Yeah! Show the world that we are a club that believes in and takes chances on players.

[@misterpete8001]

Lol slumdog likes an underdog story

[@guardthesoul5691]

Attitude, talent, hard training, small life and desire to win All elements needed for successful players

[@mrtoad1408]

You forgot the one thing you cant control... Luck.

[@paulenehall1258]

My brother... love you fam......Leon Morrison

[@TokyoJoe703]

Join the list, billy kenny, Michael Johnson, freddy adu, been loads like him

[@sabus1265]

Freddy adu how do you do. The black Pele.

[@blituarik]

@@sabus1265 wasnt his nickname the American Pele or something?

[@margaretcronin4073]

Probably the best explanation I've ever heard from Jamie . . . . . . better than his usual

[@colin2729]

Gary Neville is a top class pundit just had to leave this comment here

[@markredgell3780]

Agreed

[@KhvichaKvaradona]

Here*

[@whysoserious8232]

TekkerzForLife you’re mum

[@Ourathe7thcolumn]

Good luck to Ravel, hope he shines again some day. This kid would put bums on seats then make them stand in awe. Keep playing

[@Hhammer]

He was phenomenal as a kid. I literally twitted him earlier in the season wishing him the best with Sheffield

[@kis005]

Lol twitted him

[@raisingkings8767]

Well, we are great he is now playing for Jamaica. Great player Ravel Morrison.

[@neilmurray1771]

Big Ron's like 'why didnt I word it like that'

[@davidcripps3011]

Nobody knows what is happening with another persons home life. These things can have a devastating effect on someone's life. This is one of the best comments I have seen from Gary Neville

[@brianfernandes2382]

Well said Gary. I remember watching Joe Cole play as a kid, he'd run rings around everyone around him. Was touted as a future England captain but for me, although he had a good career. I thought he could have gone further in his career.

[@mrtoad1408]

Joe Cole is a strange one as although he won 3 PL titles and 3 FA Cups he wasn't actually a big part of those teams.

[@jeffrawe6486]

He scored a brilliant goal for West Ham V Spurs a few years ago.....what a pity he didn’t progress, he could have been a world class player.

[@thewolverine1913]

He's won the league the same times as Gerrard so at least he has that to be proud of.

[@howden10]

Obsessed

[@johnquinn4108]

The irony of Jamie saying he can't make it yet van dijks career only really stared when he got his move to liverpool😬

[@johnquinn4108]

Hamish Munroe mate he went from Southampton to beating Ronaldo in the balondor and their being very strong shouts for him to beat Messi I'm not saying Ravel is going to be a world beater but he could definitely go further than championship footballer. Obviously one of those deluded fans that claims they always knew van dijk was quality

[@johnquinn4108]

Hamish Munroe ahhhhhh my bad I didn't realise I was talking to a fan of the farmers league

[@johnquinn4108]

Hamish Munroe my point was that ravel morrison can go on further than playing for a crap ,poor footballing championship team he could probably go and play for a Southampton or West Ham if he hits a good run of form and your right it isn't ironic that Jamie said that. Ironic was a poor choice of words I should have said it seems as though Jamie is oblivious and naive to believe that he can't. Look at vardy going from non league to a nobody I'm the prem to be a quality striker. Van dijk did play in the champions league with Southampton but karius played in the champions league and got to the final being their no.1 and he's shite. Footballers are tools in a tactical system and maybe ravels gonna get in the right system under the right manager with the right team mates around him and then this would be a different story.

[@johnquinn4108]

Hamish Munroe ouch that one hurt 😨

[@johnquinn4108]

Hamish Munroe interesting that as soon as real football ideas come in to the conversion you run out of things to talk about😫

[@mursyidomar6995]

I don't care where Ravel plays, be it the championship or league one/league 2. I just want him to secure a starting spot, play regularly every week, and stay injury free. It's never too late, he is still 27, have few years in him, and I'm sure regular game time will boost his confidence

[@august25th38]

I remember him at west ham, we loved him

[@makeshiftman]

27 year old Ravel will be glad to hear Gary Neville predict he will live another 30, 40 or maybe even 50 years..

[@raketier]

Disappointed to hear Carra saying stuff like this. Everyone can do better and upgrad his game even at 27. He must havs known as a hard worker and less talented player.

[@alexcronin1931]

He’s just being honest, do you actually believe that Ravel will turn it around now, it’s done

[@tomcecil4645]

Alex Cronin not ravel, just in general. It’s not done even if you’re 27 years old. Look at jamie vardy, Ian Wright etc. It’s never too late if you work hard and have self belief

[@scoober1376]

@@tomcecil4645 Wright and Vardy both 'got it' a lot earlier than 27 tho, the work ethic they had from their early 20s in non-league football carried them to the top. By that age they were solid first-teamers at good clubs and on upward trajectories. If they'd been in the same situation as Morrison is at 27 (barely any 1st team football in years, can't even make a Championship team) they wouldn't have had time to turn things around.

[@raketier]

@@alexcronin1931 I believe in every human and his will. Carra maybe is right but he is on national television and this young man ( Ravel ) is listening. It's ok to criticise but do not finish him just like that.

[@jacobfield4848]

Ravel is a pro footballer that is an achievement. So credit to him for that. However, this is a Man Utd story. There are 20 Ravel Morrisons in youth teams all over the country.

[@ares_behindthemask8848]

True, but I doubt with as much talent and ice in their veins. Ravel was a baller, very few players get Ronaldinho comparisons

[@Baresi-Unico-Capitano]

What complex challenges are they referring to exactly? Complex challenge is a child growing up in temporary council houses and moving around every few months. Moving from school to school and not having stability. They're talking about a 27 year old like he's 7 for goodness sake. He's been a pro for years. He's had an income wherever he's played and realistically would've been and continue to be able to call on relevant services to aid with such apparent complexities. To me, it just sounds like hollow excuses. Just like balotelli. At one stage or another, you just have to grow up. The issue is clearly the lack of drive and focus.

[@debunk2462]

All of a sudden the comments section is filled with Life Experts and Football know it alls🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@darrenwallPLANET]

Thank god Neville gives a more balanced view than others.

[@MrBernad09]

According to wikipedia hes only played around 134 first team games hes not really been injured ever 11 different clubs if hes really talented hows his career that bad.

[@samuelmoon9776]

because talent isn't everything.

[@stretfordender11]

Gary wants him to sign for Salford

[@prince5009]

It's easy to see why he didn't make it. You can have all the talent in the world but you can only go so far with it. Its the attitude that takes you further in life. If you can have the correct attitude, you will prosper. People around you will see that and help you.

[@roccobalboa9268]

Gary Neville you are a class act sir

[@Maximustard]

I’m this situation Jamie is the general public’s perspective and Gary represents the facts.